New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7225: Assigns liability for monetary penalties for an illegal conversion of a housing unit to the person actually so doing and/or the owner, not the residents
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 7225 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Assigns liability for monetary penalties for an illegal conversion of a housing unit to the person actually so doing and/or the owner, not the residents. Primary sponsor: Monique Chandler-Waterman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CITIES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that the contractor who performed the construction work which results in an illegal conversion of a housing unit shall be held liable for monetary penalties related to such illegal conversion, rather than the residents; provides that the owner of the building shall be held liable if such person knew or should reasonably have known that the construction was being done without prior approval by the department of buildings and without the required permits.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monique Chandler-Waterman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CITIES
- REFERRED TO CITIES